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G953 WPK

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,938 mi
Last recorded32,938 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG953 WPK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,938 miles

hc high (emissions)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 32,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

hc high (emissions)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2007 19,151 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 19,151 miles

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,209 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 83,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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G953 WPK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G953 WPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G953 WPK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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